Cisco Nexus 7000/7700 N7K-C7009 Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module
Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Switches
SKU: CSC-N7K-C7009 | Part #: N7K-C7009 | MPN: N7K-C7009
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About the Cisco Nexus 7000/7700 N7K-C7009 Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module
The Cisco Nexus 7000/7700 N7K-C7009 Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module from Cisco is enterprise-grade Network Switches hardware built for data centers. It features Rack-Mount form factor. The Cisco Nexus 7009 (N7K-C7009) is a high-density, modular data center chassis belonging to the Nexus 7000/7700 Series — Cisco's flagship line of enterprise and carrier-grade switching platforms. The 9-slot chassis accommodates up to seven line card modules alongside dedicated supervisor and fabric modules, delivering carrier-class scalability for mission-critical data center core and aggregation deployments. Built on Cisco's proven NX-OS operating system, the platform suppo Available in brand new condition. Cisco network switches products are trusted by enterprises and data centers worldwide. Available from Omnixon Global. Contact our sales team to request a quote.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Cisco |
| Category | Network Switches |
| SKU | CSC-N7K-C7009 |
| Part Number | N7K-C7009 |
| Condition | New |
| Form Factor | Rack-Mount |
| Product Series | Cisco Nexus 7000 / 7700 |
| Form Factor | 9-slot modular chassis |
| Rack Units | 14U |
| Total Slots | 9 (7 line card slots, 2 supervisor slots) |
| Fabric Module Slots | 5 (dedicated fabric module slots in chassis midplane) |
| Supported Supervisor Modules | Cisco Nexus 7000 Supervisor 1 Module (N7K-SUP1), Supervisor 2 Module (N7K-SUP2), Supervisor 2E Module (N7K-SUP2E) |
| Operating System | Cisco NX-OS |
| Layer 2 Protocols | IEEE 802.1Q VLAN, 802.1D STP, 802.1w RSTP, 802.1s MSTP, 802.3ad LACP, FabricPath, OTV |
| Layer 3 Protocols | OSPFv2/v3, BGP, IS-IS, EIGRP, PIM, MPLS, LISP, VRF-Lite |
| Virtual Device Contexts (VDCs) | Up to 4 VDCs per chassis (supervisor-dependent) |
| High Availability Features | Dual supervisor hot standby with stateful failover, ISSU (In-Service Software Upgrade), hot-swappable line cards, PSUs, and fan trays |
| Power Supply Bays | 4 (supports N+1 and N+N redundancy) |
| Fan Tray Configuration | Front-to-back and back-to-front airflow options supported |
| Supported Interface Types | 1GE, 10GE, 40GE, 100GE (line card dependent), FCoE |
| Switching Capacity | Up to 15 Tbps (fabric module and line card configuration dependent) |
| Management | In-band and out-of-band management, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, NETCONF, Syslog, SPAN/RSPAN/ERSPAN, Cisco DCNM |
| Compliance and Standards | NEBS Level 3 ready (configuration dependent), UL, CE, FCC Class A |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | Approximately 24.5 in x 17.5 in x 22 in (621 mm x 445 mm x 559 mm) |
| Weight (Chassis Only) | Approximately 68 kg (150 lb) fully configured (varies by modules installed) |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cisco Nexus 7000/7700 N7K-C7009 Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module
What does the Cisco Nexus 7000/7700 N7K-C7009 Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module do?
The Cisco Nexus 7000/7700 N7K-C7009 Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module is enterprise networking hardware for data-center, campus, and branch deployments. Common roles include core/distribution switching, server uplinks, top-of-rack fabric, and edge connectivity in mixed Cisco/Juniper/Arista environments.
Is the Cisco Nexus 7000/7700 N7K-C7009 Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module compatible with my infrastructure?
The Cisco Nexus 7000/7700 N7K-C7009 Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module interoperates with standard switching protocols (LACP, MLAG/VPC, 802.1Q, OSPF/BGP). For specific cross-vendor scenarios — Cisco-to-Arista MLAG peering, fabric integration with Cumulus/SONiC, or migration from legacy Catalyst — our network engineers map a compatibility plan as part of the RFQ.